Windows XP Pro Soft Off

[Donald]

After loading several computers with XP Pro, using a
corperate number, the soft off (Windows says "It is OK to
shut down your Computer") no longer works on some of
them. These are PIIIs and PIVs. But it does not do it on
all of them. I am puzzled and cannot find any info on
this subject. HELP!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Donald

I'm not familiar with the 'corporate' version of XP, but the following link may help you:

http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

Courtesy of MVP Jim Eshelman

Will

 

[Lindsay]

A corporate number!? I hope your version of Windows is legal!

 

[Alex Nichol]

After loading several computers with XP Pro, using a
corperate number, the soft off (Windows says "It is OK to
shut down your Computer") no longer works on some of
them. These are PIIIs and PIVs. But it does not do it on
all of them.

A probable cause is that the installation found the BIOS does not
adequately support the 'Advanced Configuration & Power Interface'
(ACPI). It then installs the older APM, but leaves it disabled. Go to
Control Panel - Power Options, and if there is an APM page, check
'Enable APM' on it.